as in convinces
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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Tormented by visions of the Grabber and her deceased mother, Gwen convinces Finney to join her at a Christian youth camp where their mom once worked.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
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In the finale, Kate ultimately convinces Trowbridge to pour cement over the Russian sub.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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December brings warm days, lush landscapes, and vibrant local festivals.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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That brings China’s current tariff burden down from about 57 percent to around 47 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture within each hair fiber, glycerin locks in hydration while smoothing the cuticle, and dimethicone helps detangle and create a sleek, polished finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Offering lucrative salaries attracts coaches who will ideally lead to winning teams.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The store sells classroom items, toys, games, puzzles and other specialized educational items.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Outnet sells luxury fashion from previous seasons at off-price.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The structure is illustrated below, with one player positioned on the byline and another level with the penalty area to form a triangle that entices opponents out to defend.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Gaining traction among environmental advocates, mechanochemistry induces chemical reactions through basic mechanical energy instead of energy-intensive heat sources.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the use of photographs induces a nostalgia for an imagined time before photography existed?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is due to the noise level on an airplane, which influences a human's perception of taste.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although adjustable-rate mortgages are pegged to the prime rate, the 10-year Treasury influences the longer-term outlook.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Brainwashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwashes. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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